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Menispermum davuricum Deciduous climber (1 Page of 5) The Menispermum davuricum plant species is found in E. Asia - Siberia to N. China. It is a member of the Menispermaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. dauricum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Menispermum davuricum Family: Menispermaceae Author: DC. Known Hazards: The whole plant is poisonous[218]. Mature Height: 3.6 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil that does not dry out excessively in summer, in sun or partial shade[200]. Prefers full sun[219].
This species is hardy to about -30°c, but, due to a lack of summer heat, the plants usually produce soft growth in mild maritime areas and this can be cut to the ground at temperatures around -5 to -10°c[200].
The plants do not require pruning, but can benefit from being cut back to ground level every 2 - 3 years in order to keep them tidy[219].
Closely related to M. canadense, differing mainly in its annual or rarely persistent aerial stems[200].
A twining plant, it spreads freely by means of underground suckers[11, 182].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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